Tom Hespos

Chief Media Officer | Guides agencies and brands to build transformational paid media capabilities.

Tom Hespos is an accomplished Chief Media Officer with a wealth of experience in transforming organizations through innovative cross-channel media strategies.

His expertise lies in paid media, media planning, technology, and data strategy, driving revenue growth, enhancing brand visibility, and encouraging innovation.

Tom's thought leadership shapes comprehensive media approaches that maximize value on both traditional linear channels and digital platforms.

He excels in building solid partnerships with media collaborators and internal stakeholders, promoting teamwork to implement cutting-edge practices, technologies, and methodologies.

Tom pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies at Washington and Lee University and holds a Regents Honors Diploma from Shoreham-Wading River High School.

Throughout his career, Tom held significant roles such as Media Consultant at The Stem, Principal at Abydos Media, Founder and Principal at The Pitch MD, and Founder and Chief Media Officer at Underscore Marketing LLC.

He also contributed as the Creator of The Internet Old Timers List, Chief Internet Strategist at Mezzina Brown & Partners, Independent Consultant at Underscore Inc., Director of Media Services at Blue Marble ACG, Vice President and Director of Media at K2 Design (NASDAQ: KTWO), and Media Planner at Young & Rubicam.